The Soccer Fence: A story of friendship, hope, and apartheid in South Africa
by Phil Bildner
Description
In apartheid-era South Africa, two boys from different worlds find their lives unexpectedly intertwined through a shared love of soccer—and the fence that separates their communities. As the rules of segregation tighten around them, their friendship becomes a quiet act of courage, testing what hope can survive when injustice is built into everyday life. With vivid emotion and accessible storytelling, this novel explores the power of community, the moral cost of prejudice, and the resilience of young people who refuse to accept hatred as destiny. Phil Bildner’s engaging, character-driven style brings history to the page with warmth and urgency, inviting readers to see how small connections can challenge a system as large as apartheid.
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paperback
Penguin
Published Mar 13, 2014
44 pages
ISBN: 9780698149724
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First Published
2014
Language
eng
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